Tag: 73/100

Wild Turkey Manhattan

TJ Provost

I gave straight Wild Turkey a score of 63/100 so I was curious how it would rank when mixed into a Manhattan. I’m hoping the Vermouth will help tame the burnt marshmallow I didn’t really like in the base bourbon as a sipper.

I used my normal formula to start.

  • 2 Ounces Bourbon
  • 1 Ounce Sweet Vermouth

After I finished my first Manhattan I remade my drink but added in two drops of Orange Bitters. This Wild Turkey really benefited from the Orange Bitters, giving it a little more complexity where it was flat.

Overall this is what I’d call a classic mixer. It’s not out of this world, but its very sippable and its a perfect drink for parties and gatherings when you want to save the “Good Stuff” for those who will appreciate it.

A Wild Turkey Manhattan ranks 73/100.

Wild Turkey Manhattan

Color

Amber and yellow. A little blood in the pee?

Proof

40.0% ABV | 80 Proof

Pros:

  • Affordable way to make lots of mixed drinks.
  • Great option for parties and gatherings of people who like Whiskey, but don’t Love Whiskey.

Cons:

  • If you don’t like toasted marshmallows, this may not be for you.
  • Very simple taste profile.
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Basil Hayden’s Manhattan95$30 / 750mlManhattan
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On The Rocks Knob Creek Old Fashioned83$15 / 350mlOld Fashioned
Fistful of Bourbon Manhattan80$40 / 750mlManhattan
Death’s Door Manhattan74$40 / 750mlManhattan
Wild Turkey Manhattan73$30 / 750mlManhattan
Knob Creek Small Batch Manhattan69$30 / 750mlManhattan
Maker’s Mark Manhattan65$30 / 750mlManhattan
Redemption Bourbon Manhattan53$30 / 750mlManhattan
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Breaker Manhattan35$55 / 750mlManhattan
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Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey 12 Year

TJ Provost

Tullamore D.E.W. is named after Daniel E. Williams. Williams was the distillery’s general manager, and is credited with crafting the brands distinctive flavor profile and characteristics. Mr. Williams sadly passed in 2007. I however lift a glass in appreciation every time I crack a bottle of Tullamore.

Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey 12 Year
Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey 12 Year

Tullamore D.E.W is a blended whiskey, created by combining  pot still, malt, and grain whiskey.

The Nose

The moment I started to poor a dram into a Glencairn Glass I was hit with lovely notes. The nose is floral, sweet, and quite nice. I could spend all day appreciating the carefully created balance.

The Palate

The front of my tongue is awash with the sweetness and floral notes I love from the nose. I wish I could hold that initial touch for longer. As the whiskey moves to the mid tongue we get spice that quickly turns to wood char. That spice and wood char is nice, but it tends to overpower the sweetness on the finish. The aftertaste lingers, overpowering the sweetness and the softness of the initial sip. Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoy this dram. I just wish the finish was slightly more between the front of the tongue sweetness and the spice and char on the back of the tongue and swallow.

The Score – Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey 12 Year

This Tullamore D.E.W 12 Year scores 73/100, making it Sip Worthy. What cost it some points? It was the shift between the initial notes to the finish. I really enjoy Tullamore D.E.W 12 Year and pick up a bottle whenever I see it below $45. I just wish that transition from start to the long finish was a tad bit smoother. My solution to that is to just have a few more glasses. Oddly enough that transition doesn’t bother me after three or four drams. Go figure.

Color

Light yellow and straw.

Proof

40.0% ABV | 80 Proof

Pros:

  • If you can find it around $40, that’s a buy.
  • Lovely, sweet floral nose.
  • Smooth and easily sipped.
  • Sweet, malty notes that swirl with spice.
  • Long spicy finish that lingers long after the swallow.
  • Readily available.

Cons:

  • This cost me $55 locally, which is too much for this bottle.
  • The sweet notes are quickly overpowered by the spice and oak.
  • The initial swallow is sweet but the aftertaste quickly wipes that out with spice and wood char.
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